Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-09 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung, who oversaw the 1997 return of the city to Chinese rule, resigned as city leader in 2005 on health grounds and last appeared in public in 2021.
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[2026-09-09 15:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lee In-hyung says NPS must turn new shareholder rights into lasting corporate change
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[2026-09-09 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-09 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will not attend Japan's memorial ceremony for victims of wartime forced labor at the Sado mine complex for the third consecutive year, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 15:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Case highlights paradox in which acquittal can mean foreign defendants must stay in Korea, facing detention risks, visa complications, prosecutorial appeals
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[2026-09-09 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As fundraising and out-licensing deals in China grow, so does demand for monkeys and other primates for testing
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[2026-09-09 15:01 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As fundraising and out-licensing deals in China grow, so does demand for monkeys and other primates for testing
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[2026-09-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1934 -- A massive flood hits the southern part of Korea, leaving 800 people dead.
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[2026-09-09 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) said Wednesday it will close a night trading session of derivatives on Sept. 23, a day before the Chuseok holiday begins.
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[2026-09-09 14:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Philippines pushes defense co-production, stronger resilience amid shared focus on South China Sea security
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[2026-09-09 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An aerial view of the Shanghai International Circuit on Sep. 12, 2004. (Chinatopix via AP)
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[2026-09-09 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to return to prominence in judo and bring home at least four gold medals from the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, national team coaches announced Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The foreign ministers, left to right, of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S., take questions from reporters following a Quad meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 26. © Reuters
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[2026-09-09 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will allocate an additional 90i billion won (US$67.2 million) to stabilize prices of major food items ahead of this month's extended Chuseok holiday, on top of the 103 billion won previously announced, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 14:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean businesses and organizations charged 551.6 billion won ($415 million) to corporate cards at nightlife venues last year, with more than half of the money spent at high-end hostess bars known locally as room salons.
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[2026-09-09 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Chinese companies rushed into electric cars a decade ago, and now they are expanding into humanoid robots as the EV market sees a slowdown amid intense competition.
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[2026-09-09 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said TNT dead shot Calvin Oftana is filling in the 12th and final spot for the national team in the Asian Games men’s basketball set to start on Thursday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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[2026-09-09 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speaking at Belt and Road Summit, chief executive says city is taking structured approach to new markets in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Central Asia
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[2026-09-09 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speaking at Belt and Road Summit, chief executive says city is taking structured approach to new markets in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Central Asia
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[2026-09-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts
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[2026-09-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts
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[2026-09-09 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: No official reason has been given for why the initial two aircraft are yet to leave the Pearl Harbour-Hickam base
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[2026-09-09 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Taipei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: No official reason has been given for why the initial two aircraft are yet to leave the Pearl Harbour-Hickam base
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[2026-09-09 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) chip demand is expected to continue, and OpenAI will continue to prioritize partnerships with South Korean companies in the semiconductor supply chain, the company's regional head said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-09-09 13:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Chinese traveler has called for an investigation after her dog died while being transported in the cargo hold of a Korean Air flight from Guangzhou in southern China to Incheon.
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[2026-09-09 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Taxi driver Ko Young-ki waves from the communication tower he has occupied since March, in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 4. (Photo by Steven Borowiec)
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[2026-09-09 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran’s oil export revenue is drying up as a US naval blockade strangles shipments from the Persian Gulf and offshore stockpiles feeding China dwindle, increasing the pressure on Tehran’s already battered economy.
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[2026-09-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Wednesday imposed a combined fine of 3 billion won (US$2.23 million) on six paper manufacturers for rigging supply tenders held by an agricultural newspaper.
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[2026-09-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Russia are likely to continue military cooperation even after the war in Ukraine ends, a senior European Union (EU) official has warned, describing their ties as a "structural relationship."
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[2026-09-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Separate trials using CRISPR and base editing to silence lipid genes show drastic drops in LDL-C without daily medication
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[2026-09-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Separate trials using CRISPR and base editing to silence lipid genes show drastic drops in LDL-C without daily medication
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[2026-09-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [China property] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Framework from Supreme People’s Court aims to end judicial inconsistencies across regions, aid flow of capital for construction continuation
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[2026-09-09 12:58 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: As the reuse market continues to boom, Japan’s government has begun working with an industry group to take steps against malicious actors among businesses that collect used items from homes to then sell at secondhand shops.
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[2026-09-09 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Girl group Lightsum will unveil the main track from its Japan debut album in advance, its agency Cube Entertainment said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 12:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GS Caltex will supply sustainable aviation fuel to DHL Express in Korea, expanding its presence in the fast-growing market for lower-carbon aviation fuels.
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[2026-09-09 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of the men's national football team, will arrive in South Korea on Sunday.
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[2026-09-09 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Eight years after US prosecutors secretly charged China's Huawei Technologies with defrauding HSBC and other banks over its business with Iran, the case is finally heading for trial.
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[2026-09-09 12:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LX Pantos has flown 11.2 million fresh eggs to South Korea from the US and Thailand since mid-June, deploying 10 chartered freighters to help ease domestic supply disruptions.
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[2026-09-09 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Producer price index rises 3.8 per cent, beating economists’ projections amid war-driven oil surge and weak domestic demand
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[2026-09-09 12:28 UTC+10:00] [August] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Producer price index rises 3.8 per cent, beating economists’ projections amid war-driven oil surge and weak domestic demand
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[2026-09-09 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of the men's national football team, will arrive in South Korea on Sunday.
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[2026-09-09 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's export-led growth continues at a brisk clip this year, and the government moves in tandem to advance capital market innovation, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said at the latest edition of The Korea Herald's HIT Forum on Tuesday.
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[2026-09-09 12:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is ready to work with African nations to share and combine its prowess in artificial intelligence and digital technologies with the massive growth potential of the resource-rich continent for mutual prosperity, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog on Wednesday conducted raids targeting a journalist covering the agency over alleged stock manipulation.
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[2026-09-09 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung, who oversaw Hong Kong’s 1997 return to Chinese rule and worked to improve China-US relations, died on Tuesday at the age of 89
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[2026-09-09 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung, who oversaw Hong Kong’s 1997 return to Chinese rule and worked to improve China-US relations, died on Tuesday at the age of 89
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[2026-09-09 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's consumer and wholesale inflation rebounded in August, as higher global commodity costs and surging high-tech demand cushioned persistently tepid domestic consumption.
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[2026-09-09 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is ready to work with African nations to share and combine its prowess in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies with the massive growth potential of the resource-rich continent for mutual prosperity, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details, more info in last 2 paras)By Kang Yoon-seung
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